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Reviews of Ralf's Coastal Shack

5 William Court, 3888 Marlo, Australia

#2 of 5 hotels in Marlo

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 265 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    9.0
    We had a lovely weekend at Ralf’s Coastal Shack. It’s exactly as presented. Happy to recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Large spaces, clean, comfortable

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    10
    We had a comfortable and relaxing 3 day get away
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I like to take my own breakfastwhen I go away. The location was a short drive to some lovely beach spots and Marlo town centre where we had a yummy lunch and a chat to some locals

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    10
    Lovely peaceful unit to stay in a rural setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Spacious, full kitchen, peace a quiet, everything worked as it should , had everything you could need

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location great for seaside walks.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    10
    A beautiful home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That the hosts weren’t there to say hello to😉

    The property is perfect. It’s clean. It’s well appointed. It’s in a great location and it’s just totally relaxing.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2025

    10
    Photos don’t do this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was wonderful.

    We absolutely loved everything about this property. It looks even more amazing in real life. It was a beautiful location with lots of walks around, lovely hosts (cute doggos and horses), exceptionally clean and lots of space.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2025

    9.0
    Quiet country setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kitchen items

    Comfortable beds

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2025

    10
    Magical place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Great location. Lovely place to stay.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    8.0
    Excellent stay for a relaxed night on our way beach to Sydney
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The outside area was a tad small

    The inside is spacious

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    10
    Tranquil, well-equipped, great BBQ, super spacious
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was great. Some people earlier left feedback about the lack of privacy and patchy WiFi - I disagree with them. Yes, the owner's house is right across, but not very close, and beautiful flowers close the view. I didn't feel any inconvenience about that. Regarding WiFi, it was stable, not very strong, maybe, but we didn't need it that much. The speed was more than enough for browsing/booking apts, etc

    This house exceeded our expectations. It's super spacious, offers amazing high-quality BBQ, and the bed linen was crispy clean and properly ironed. The bathroom was clean and brand new. The house overall was full of pleasant details (additional covers, books/games, TV with Netflix, spices). Many thanks to the hosts for letting us charge the EV, it saved some time on our road trip the next day.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    10
    Pleasant stay enjoyed by us and our dogs were also well catered for with indoor & outdoor space.
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It met all our expectations and we will recommend to others. Thank you for an excellent stay.

    No breakfast provided

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    10
    Calm relaxing stay had the best sleep in large rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    So much room to spread out. Good shower huge comfortable bed. Very welcoming and friendly hosts. Very peaceful place we would highly recommend.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2025

    9.0
    Outstanding: 9.5
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    At first I thought pillows are too think but eventually my sleep was comfortable. Sorry that I did not ask for ponies but then I could not find them myself, so I had to just leave the carrots behind...

    Wonderful place, very quiet and away from the town, close to sea-side walking opportunities. A lot of tiny features inside, nicely decorated, and a lot supplied for your stay (washing, tea, etc.). Windows have nets so can be opened. It is close to the owners house but still sufficiently individual. Given the "booking-com" typical scale this is a certain 9.5 score. This will be my future preference for eastern VIC when possible.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and tindy, close to the beach. Self-contained unit. Make sure to bring all your food as theres no shops around except for a fish and chip shop. Great get away

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    10
    A very quiet and cozy place to spend a few days away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A wonderful place to spend a weekend with family! It’s a shame we were just passing through and couldn’t stay longer. The guesthouse is very spacious, has everything you need, and at the same time feels very clean and homey. We bought carrots in advance based on the hosts’ advice, and the kids were so thrilled with them that they couldn’t stop eating. It’s a shame the carrots ran out so quickly. Thank you for the warm hospitality! We’d be glad to come back again and l will definitely recommend this place to friends without hesitation!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    9.0
    Great place to relax and unwind.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean and comfortable

    Serenity and space.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More cutlery is my only suggestion

    Nice shack and amenities

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    10
    Wonderfull
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved it. Will stay again.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great remote location with easy walk to beautiful beach areas. Lovely setting in the countryside Highlight for the kids was feeding carrots to the horses

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    10
    Ralf’s Coastal Shack was wonderful. Also very close to stunning Snowy River Estuary and Motts Beach. Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all great

    Very spacious. Great interior styling, comfortable beds and everything we could need for our stay.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    10
    We couldn’t think of a better place to begin 2025!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    What’s not to like!!!

    The property was private and pet friendly, it was a short walk to the beach and the shack was clean and comfortable

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overall too satisfied😊my kids love our stay,we played board games till late at night on christmas eve.Definately would stay again and highly recommended for anyone looking a place to stay around the area.We were vising family in Orbost for christmas,very happy during our stay.Thank you.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2024

    10
    My sister and I had a lovely time and definitely recommend it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful property that has everything you need. Very clean. Great location for a coastal roadtrip!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There's nothing not to like at Ralf's

    Lovely rural beach shack, it has every thing you could possibly need including comfy beds and a great shower. Host's lovely smiley people. Could have easily stayed longer.

    Stayed in December 2024

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